Madrid, Dec 2 (Prensa Latina) Secretary-General of the United Nations Antonio Guterres on Monday urged developed countries to be more consistent in the fight against climate change and to minimize the emissions that cause global warming.
He stressed that without the full commitment of the main emitters, all our efforts will be completely undermined, after calling on all nations to do more.
Speaking during the official opening of COP25, that will run until the 13th, Guterres urged all countries to show 'increased ambition' to cut emissions.
The signs of climate change are undeniable, as the last five years were the warmest globally, he noted.
He added that some 70 countries have already announced their intention to propose more ambitious national contributions to tackle climate change by 2020.
Moments before, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez explained in his opening speech that time had proven that in the face of those who deny the climate emergency, there is no alternative but to respond with concrete actions.
He assured that the battle against climate change requires 'courage and determination,' as well as solidarity and leadership, but 'above all action,' he stressed.
Referring to the goal of zero emissions by the middle of this century, as outlined in the Paris Agreement (2015), Sanchez said that achieving a climate neutral economy by 2050, will require boldness based on multilateralism.
'No one can escape this challenge by themselves. There is no wall that can protect any country, regardless of how powerful it is,' he stressed.
Several heads of state such as those of Ecuador, Lenin Moreno, and Argentina, Mauricio Macri, took part in the inauguration of the event.
Chile is chairing the event despite its decision not to host it due to the current socio-political situation in that country. The central motto of this 25th edition is 'Time for Action.'
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Speaking during the official opening of COP25, that will run until the 13th, Guterres urged all countries to show 'increased ambition' to cut emissions.
The signs of climate change are undeniable, as the last five years were the warmest globally, he noted.
He added that some 70 countries have already announced their intention to propose more ambitious national contributions to tackle climate change by 2020.
Moments before, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez explained in his opening speech that time had proven that in the face of those who deny the climate emergency, there is no alternative but to respond with concrete actions.
He assured that the battle against climate change requires 'courage and determination,' as well as solidarity and leadership, but 'above all action,' he stressed.
Referring to the goal of zero emissions by the middle of this century, as outlined in the Paris Agreement (2015), Sanchez said that achieving a climate neutral economy by 2050, will require boldness based on multilateralism.
'No one can escape this challenge by themselves. There is no wall that can protect any country, regardless of how powerful it is,' he stressed.
Several heads of state such as those of Ecuador, Lenin Moreno, and Argentina, Mauricio Macri, took part in the inauguration of the event.
Chile is chairing the event despite its decision not to host it due to the current socio-political situation in that country. The central motto of this 25th edition is 'Time for Action.'
rly/cg/sus/mem/alb
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